Title & Author:

Dynamic forces : Coop Himmelb(l)au ; BMW Welt Munich / essay by Sanford Kwinter ; Kristin Feireiss (ed.) ; [German texts translated into English by Jennifer Taylor-Gaida and Michael Scuffil].

Publication:

Munich ; New York : Prestel, 2007.

Description:

247 pages, 21 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), plans ; 25 x 30 cm

Notes:
Translated from the German.
Includes bibliographical references.
Architecture and combustion / Sanford Kwinter -- The story of the hurricane / Kristin Feiress talks to Wolf D. Prix -- Competition -- In fact. From the very start ... -- Spatial and functional concept -- Technology, construction and energy design -- Double cone -- Roof -- Facade -- Lounge -- Bridge -- Forum -- Tower -- Premiere.

Summary:

Stunning and innovative architecture is the hallmark of the firm Coop Himmelb(l)au; their exciting new project, the BMW complex in Munich known as BMW Welt, exhibits the same characteristics. Combining the latest technical and environmentally conscious elements, the new building serves as a conference centre, cultural venue and delivery outpost for custom-made cars. It also features restaurants, lounges and opportunities for visitors to gain access to the inner workings of the BMW factory. This handsomely illustrated volume details the conception and construction of BMW Welt and includes photographs, architectural plans, and sketches along with an interview by Coop Himmelb(l)au's principal architect Wolf D. Prix.

ISBN:

9783791338767 (English ed. ; hd. bd.)
3791338765 (English ed. ; hd. bd.)
9783791338750 (German ed.)
3791338757 (German ed.)

Subject:

Coop Himmelblau.
BMW Group.
Bayerische Motoren Werke.
Office buildings Germany Munich Design and construction.
Exhibition buildings Germany Munich Design and construction.
Architecture Germany Munich History.
Architects Austria.
Architectural firms Austria.
Architecture, Modern 21st century Germany Munich.
Immeubles de bureaux Allemagne Munich Conception et construction.
Expositions Constructions Allemagne Munich Conception et construction.
Architecture Allemagne Munich 21e siècle.
Architecture Allemagne Munich Histoire.
Architectes Autriche.
Agences d'architecture Autriche.
Architecture, Modern
Architects
Architectural firms
Architecture
Buildings
Exhibition buildings Design and construction
Office buildings Design and construction
Architecture Germany Munich 21st century.
Munich (Germany) Buildings, structures, etc.
Munich (Allemagne) Constructions.
Austria
Germany Munich

Form/genre:

History

Added entries:

Feiress, Kritin.
Kwinter, Sanford.

Holdings:

Location: Library main m 255228
Call No.: BIB 185332
Status: External loan